Specs
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2WD Reg Cab 144.5" WB 60" CA
Brakes
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Brake Type |
Pwr |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
|
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
15.35 x 1.54 |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
15.35 x 1.54 |
| Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) |
|
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
Cooling System
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
22.6 |
Electrical
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
750 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (2nd) |
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| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
220 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
160 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
160 |
| Maximum Alternator Watts |
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| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
136 |
Engine
| Engine Order Code |
ETJ |
| Displacement |
6.7L/408 |
| Fuel System |
CR |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
305 @ 3000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
610 @ 1600 |
| Engine Oil Cooler |
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| Engine Type |
Diesel I6 |
Exterior Dimensions
| Length, Overall w/o rear bumper (in) |
235.1 |
| Ground Clearance, Rear (in) |
7.2 |
| Ground Clearance, Front (in) |
10.3 |
| Frame Width, Rear (in) |
34 |
| Ground to Top of Frame (in) |
33.5 |
| Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) |
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| Cab to End of Frame (in) |
112.1 |
| Cab to Axle (in) |
60.0 |
| Front Bumper to Back of Cab (in) |
122.9 |
| Overhang, Rear w/o bumper (in) |
0 |
| Overhang, Front (in) |
38.7 |
| Height, Overall (in) |
80.4 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
79.6 |
| Wheelbase (in) |
144.5 |
Frame
Fuel Tank
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
22 |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
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| Fuel Tank Location |
Midship |
| Fuel Tank Location |
Inboard Frame Rails |
| Aux Fuel Tank Location |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
52 |
Interior Dimensions
| Front Leg Room (in) |
- TBD - |
| Front Head Room (in) |
- TBD - |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) |
- TBD - |
| Front Hip Room (in) |
- TBD - |
| Passenger Capacity |
3 |
Mileage
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
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| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
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Steering
| Steering Ratio (:1), On Center |
- TBD - |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) |
- TBD - |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
40.1 |
| Steering Ratio (:1), At Lock |
- TBD - |
| Steering Type |
Pwr |
Summary
| Vehicle Name |
Dodge Ram 5500 |
| Body Code |
144.5" WB |
| Body Style |
Reg Cab |
Suspension
| Axle Capacity - Front (lbs) |
7000 |
| Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear |
4.44 |
| Axle Ratio (:1) - Front |
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| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) |
- TBD - |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) |
- TBD - |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) |
- TBD - |
| Suspension Type - Front |
- TBD - |
| Suspension Type - Rear |
- TBD - |
| Spring Capacity - Front (lbs) |
- TBD - |
| Spring Capacity - Rear (lbs) |
- TBD - |
| Axle Type - Front |
- TBD - |
| Axle Type - Rear |
- TBD - |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) |
- TBD - |
| Axle Capacity - Rear (lbs) |
12000 |
| Axle Ratio (:1) - Rear |
4.88 |
Tires
| Spare Tire Size |
|
| Front Tire Order Code |
TUE |
| Front Tire Order Code |
TUC |
| Rear Tire Order Code |
TUE |
| Rear Tire Order Code |
TUC |
| Spare Tire Order Code |
TBB |
| Spare Tire Order Code |
TBF |
| Front Tire Size |
225/70R19.5F |
| Rear Tire Size |
225/70R19.5F |
| Spare Tire Size |
70R19.5F |
| Front Tire Capacity (lbs) |
3640 |
| Rear Tire Capacity (lbs) |
3640 |
| Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) |
3640 |
| Spare Tire Capacity (lbs) |
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| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Front |
641 |
| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Rear |
641 |
| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare |
641 |
| Revolutions/Mile @ 45 mph - Spare |
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Trailering
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
|
| Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
|
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
500 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
18350 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
18450 |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
5000 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
1835 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
1845 |
Transmission
| Trans PTO Access |
|
| Drivetrain |
Rear Wheel Drive |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.98 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.34 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
3.28 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.96 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) |
5.94 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) |
3.74 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again |
|
| Trans Description Cont. |
Automatic w/OD |
| Trans Type |
6 |
| Trans Order Code |
DEG |
| Trans Order Code |
DG3 |
| Transfer Case Power Take Off |
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| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low |
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| Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High |
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| Transfer Case Model |
|
| Trans Power Take Off |
|
| Clutch Size (in) |
12.5 |
| Clutch Size (in) |
|
| Reverse Ratio (:1) |
5.42 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) |
5.42 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.74 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.63 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.00 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.77 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.30 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.00 |
Weight Information
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating Cap (lbs) |
18750 |
| Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) |
3026 |
| Gross Axle Wt Rating - Front (lbs) |
7000 |
| Gross Axle Wt Rating - Rear (lbs) |
13500 |
| Curb Weight - Front (lbs) |
4431 |
| Curb Weight - Front (lbs) |
4375 |
| Gross Combined Wt Rating (lbs) |
26000 |
| Curb Weight - Rear (lbs) |
3019 |
Wheels
| Rear Wheel Size (in) |
19.5 x 6 |
| Rear Wheel Material |
Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel |
| Spare Wheel Material |
|
| Spare Wheel Size (in) |
|
| Spare Wheel Size (in) |
19.5 x 6 |
| Front Wheel Material |
Steel |
| Front Wheel Size (in) |
19.5 x 6 |
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